US Bridges

Lee Highway over Branch of Holmes Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.20FR6928/00.20TO704 · Structure no. 000000000006282

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,283
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Highway over Branch of Holmes Run is a concrete culvert carrying Lee Highway over Branch of Holmes Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30,283 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33,766 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Highway
CrossesBranch of Holmes Run
Location00.20FR6928/00.20TO704
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.87481, -77.21181
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,283 (2022)
Projected traffic33,766 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Highway over Branch of Holmes Run built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Lee Highway over Branch of Holmes Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Highway over Branch of Holmes Run carry?

About 30,283 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee Highway over Branch of Holmes Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Lee Highway over Branch of Holmes Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.